Child’s dancing costume in green fabric, embroidered with Celtic motif, with crochet collar and cuffs. Cape lined with orange fabric and white belt complete the colours of Ireland as seen on the national flag. Dancers traditionally wore their 'Sunday best' but this develope
A Sense of Identity | Manners and customs | Dance
This flag of the Irish Citizen Army, with plough and stars, was made by the Dun Emer Guild who specialised in Celtic Revival work. It was flown over the Imperial Hotel (now Clery's Department Store) during the Easter Rising in 1916. This building is across the street from t
A Sense of Identity | History | Irish Citizen Army
This photograph shows Claire Kennedy in a Celtic Revival costume made and worn in the 1920s. The full costume is composed of full length dress, sash-belt, veil, head-band and 'brat' or mantle. Clare Kennedy was married to the Attorney General, Hugh Kennedy, a senior officia
A Sense of Identity | Headbands | Manners and customs
This sash style belt and head-band are parts of a Celtic Revival costume made and worn in the 1920s. The full costume is composed of a full length dress, sash-belt, veil, head-band and 'brat' or mantle. The ensemble was worn by Clare Kennedy, wife of the Attorney General, H
A Sense of Identity | Manners and customs | Clothing and dress
This straw nest is typical of a style seen in many rural houses up to the 20th century. It is 45cm (18 inches) high and would have housed a single laying hen. It was a safe night-time home for the valuable hen and a convenient place for the housewife to collect eggs. With m
A Sense of Place | Manners and customs | Animals